Stitching the Wedding Love Lock Needlepoint Canvas with Key Charm

Quick answer

Stitch the Wedding Love Lock 13 mesh canvas using tent or continental stitch, then attach the included key charm to create a finished needlepoint key chain. The hand-painted design guides your color placement, so you can focus on even tension and neat edges.

How to stitch and finish the Wedding Love Lock canvas

1. Prepare your materials and canvas: Gather your 13 mesh canvas, tapestry needle, and your chosen yarn or thread. Trim the canvas edges to about 1.5 inches around the design to allow room for finishing. Check that the key charm is included and set it aside. Common mistake: cutting too close to the design. Leave at least 1.5 inches of margin for folding and securing.
2. Stitch the design using tent or continental stitch: Start from the center of the canvas and work outward to keep the design centered. Use tent stitch for speed or continental stitch for extra coverage. Follow the hand-painted color blocks; the 13 mesh size makes it easy to see each intersection. Checkpoint: maintain even tension so the canvas does not warp. If you see puckering, loosen your stitch tension.
3. Block and trim the stitched canvas: Once stitching is complete, block the canvas by lightly dampening it and pinning it to a flat surface to dry. This ensures the canvas lies flat. After blocking, trim the excess canvas to about 1/2 inch from the stitching. Common mistake: skipping blocking can cause the finished piece to curl or distort. Always block before trimming.
4. Attach the key charm to the finished canvas: Fold the trimmed edges to the back and secure with fabric glue or a whip stitch. Create a small hole or loop at the top of the canvas using a needle and thread, then attach the key charm through that loop. Ensure the charm is securely fastened. Checkpoint: test the charm attachment by gently tugging it. If it feels loose, reinforce the loop with extra stitches.

Product facts

• Wedding Love Lock - Needlepoint Canvas + Key Charm (Wholesale): Inspired by promises sealed for a lifetime, the Wedding Love Lock marks the day two stories become one. Each hand-painted canvas includes a golden key charm. The pre-painted design eliminates guesswork, and the included charm means you don't need to source additional hardware for a key chain finish.